Symbiosis Skills & Open University holds
Induction program for its first batch of students

The Induction Program for the first batch of students of Symbiosis Skills & Open Universitywas held on Saturday,
29th July 2017 on the University campus at Kiwale, adjoining Pune-Mumbai Expressway.

Hon’ble Shri. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was the Chief Guest for the function.

The Hon. Minister said that Skill Development is the need of the hour. Skill development has gained the importance in the country now. Students who are dropouts can earn their living if they are skilled. In fact, skilling should be imparted to students when they are in school. Symbiosis has set a benchmark by setting up SSOU. There should be more universities like SSOU across the country to impart skill education.

Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, President and Founder Symbiosis, shared his thoughts on the occasion. He said that this was an historic event and shall mark the beginning of a revolution in skill based education.

Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Principal Director, Symbiosis Open Education Society during her address highlighted the uniqueness of our States’ first Skill Development University. She said that this state of the art residential campus comprising centres of excellence and learning factories having industrial machinery and specialized skill training equipment from Germany will serve as a landmark in the field of skill based education for years to come. She mentioned that top industries have partnered with the University for Curricula Development and Training. She also informed that the University has received an overwhelming response in its very first academic year, with 300 students taking admission to various programs at the University.

Several top industry leaders were also present to motivate the students on this occasion.

The Academic session will commence from 31st July 2017 for B.Tech and BBA programs in high growth sectors of Automobile, Mechatronics, Construction, Ports & Terminal Management, Logistics, Retail and B.Sc. in Beauty & Wellness.